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Violet-headed Hummingbird

Klais guimeti

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,7 cm
Berat
2,775 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small hummingbird (8 cm) found in humid forests from Honduras to Bolivia at 400-1,500 m. Males have an iridescent violet-blue head. Green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gaps. Named after the French ornithologist Jules Bourcier, who described it as Guimet's specimen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,7 cm 3.8 in
Berat 2,775 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid forests from Honduras to Bolivia at 400-1,500 m elevation. Resident in lowland and foothill forests.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from lowland and foothill flowers in humid Central and South America. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Harsh, emphatic screech with forceful projection; loud rough call carrying across open terrain assertively.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Klais
Spesies Klais guimeti

Distribution

Violet-headed Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Violet-headed Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from lowland and foothill flowers in humid Central and South America. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Violet-headed Hummingbird live?
Found in humid forests from Honduras to Bolivia at 400-1,500 m elevation. Resident in lowland and foothill forests.
Is the Violet-headed Hummingbird endangered?
The Violet-headed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet-headed Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
What does the Violet-headed Hummingbird sound like?
Harsh, emphatic screech with forceful projection; loud rough call carrying across open terrain assertively.
How big is the Violet-headed Hummingbird?
The Violet-headed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 9.7 cm, weight of 2.775 g.
What order and family does the Violet-headed Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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